Whitehorse Uniting Cluster
November 2020 - December 2022
Cluster Creation Summary
2019-20: After more than a year of meetings and processes, mostly under tough COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, our UCA Presbytery of Yarra Yarra formally recognised in November 2020 the congregations of Blackburn North / Nunawading (BNN), Forest Hill (FH), and Mountview (MV) forming the Whitehorse Cluster.
At last the three congregations, via a new Regional (Church) Council responsible for all ministry & mission across the cluster, were able to progress the calling of a shared ministry team, plus able to resume the stalled processes of shared worships and bringing the three congregations closer in relationships - towards becoming a single entity in the future, i.e. a new 'Whitehorse Uniting Church'.
Although the ongoing pandemic continues to severely hamper our efforts, we maintain strong hopes that the outcomes will be worth it and to the glory of God.
At last the three congregations, via a new Regional (Church) Council responsible for all ministry & mission across the cluster, were able to progress the calling of a shared ministry team, plus able to resume the stalled processes of shared worships and bringing the three congregations closer in relationships - towards becoming a single entity in the future, i.e. a new 'Whitehorse Uniting Church'.
Although the ongoing pandemic continues to severely hamper our efforts, we maintain strong hopes that the outcomes will be worth it and to the glory of God.
To directly contact one of the ministers, please call: 0403 225 257 (on-call)
Historical Cluster Contact Info - see the new info here
The Whitehorse cluster was managed by a UCA Regional (Church) Council. The Council had equal representation from all 3 congregations, plus included the ministry team that it had called. Responsibilities: All Ministry & Mission. Meetings: monthly, except January. Annual officer appointments: Chairperson and Secretary.
Secretaries: 2022: Joy Williams; 2021: Lynne Rosenthal
Chairpersons: 2022: Daryl Hawkey; 2021: Rob Jackson
Minister On-Call: m: 0403 225 257 (Fri-Sat)
Rev Peter Cannon: e: revpeterc@gmail.com m: 0434 310 862 (Sun-Thu)
Rev Tina Lyndon: e: tinaalyndon@gmail.com m: 0423 715 590 (Sun, Tue-Thu)
Rev Pete Rivett also greatly contributed during a period of supply to us.
Other Contacts:
Media AV & Web: Rob Jackson e: rob.jackson@wuc.victas.uca.org.au
Regional Council Membership (alphabetically):
Anne Smith, Daryl Hawkey, David Rowe, Elaine Hewson, George Manuofetoa,
Joy Williams, Julie Hawkey, Lynne Rosenthal, Rob Jackson, plus all members of the ministry team.
FYI: Non-Ministry/non-Mission matters remained with existing church councils.
From 1 Jan 2023, one new (single) Church Council is in place - link
Secretaries: 2022: Joy Williams; 2021: Lynne Rosenthal
Chairpersons: 2022: Daryl Hawkey; 2021: Rob Jackson
Minister On-Call: m: 0403 225 257 (Fri-Sat)
Rev Peter Cannon: e: revpeterc@gmail.com m: 0434 310 862 (Sun-Thu)
Rev Tina Lyndon: e: tinaalyndon@gmail.com m: 0423 715 590 (Sun, Tue-Thu)
Rev Pete Rivett also greatly contributed during a period of supply to us.
Other Contacts:
Media AV & Web: Rob Jackson e: rob.jackson@wuc.victas.uca.org.au
Regional Council Membership (alphabetically):
Anne Smith, Daryl Hawkey, David Rowe, Elaine Hewson, George Manuofetoa,
Joy Williams, Julie Hawkey, Lynne Rosenthal, Rob Jackson, plus all members of the ministry team.
FYI: Non-Ministry/non-Mission matters remained with existing church councils.
From 1 Jan 2023, one new (single) Church Council is in place - link
Worship Times
'Together @ 10:00 AM' Worship Services are on the 1st Sunday of each month; with the venue alternating every month and other campuses closed that day.
'CHurch In a Public Space' (CHIPS) @ 11:30 AM is on the 5th Sunday of a month, preceded by brief Prayers Service at each venue @ usual local time.
Remaining Sunday worships are usually: 'N' venue (Nunawading) 9:30/9:45 AM; while the 'F' venue (ForestHill) and the 'M' venue (Mitcham) are @ 9:30 AM.
'CHurch In a Public Space' (CHIPS) @ 11:30 AM is on the 5th Sunday of a month, preceded by brief Prayers Service at each venue @ usual local time.
Remaining Sunday worships are usually: 'N' venue (Nunawading) 9:30/9:45 AM; while the 'F' venue (ForestHill) and the 'M' venue (Mitcham) are @ 9:30 AM.
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The address for each Whitehorse Venue is:
F : 333A Canterbury Road, Forest Hill VIC 3131, Australia
M : 559 Whitehorse Rd Mitcham VIC 3132, Australia
N : 355 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading VIC 3131, Australia
F : 333A Canterbury Road, Forest Hill VIC 3131, Australia
M : 559 Whitehorse Rd Mitcham VIC 3132, Australia
N : 355 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading VIC 3131, Australia
Networking
The Cluster commenced forming networks of people from different congregations to work together on shared Cluster objectives.
The Mission And Justice Ministry (JAMM) was the first to form and meet; treasurers liaised regarding ministry costs; Pastoral Care Ministry began liaising; and due to ongoing COVID times, many Media AV Ministry people help facilitate delivery of a variety of online worship resources, including: live on internet, website based and printed content. The Communications Ministry was also initiated, with goals including improving effective communications across the cluster / then new congregation.
The Mission And Justice Ministry (JAMM) was the first to form and meet; treasurers liaised regarding ministry costs; Pastoral Care Ministry began liaising; and due to ongoing COVID times, many Media AV Ministry people help facilitate delivery of a variety of online worship resources, including: live on internet, website based and printed content. The Communications Ministry was also initiated, with goals including improving effective communications across the cluster / then new congregation.
The team ministry & council evolution updates are ordered 'most recent' at top...
Council Update (Dec '22) - Excellent News. All three congregations resolved with Consensus to request amalgamation; and Presbytery subsequently made the formal decision with effect from 1 Jan 2023. Instead of 4 councils, we will have one new council to manage Stage 3 of our shared journey - more exciting times.
Council Update (Oct '22) - Our 3-Stage process towards amalgamation remains on-track, with all indicators continuing to show a very large majority will formally our request to Presbytery to proceed later this month. It is hoped these processes will complete for 1 January, when we hope to start running Stage 3.
Council Update (Jul '22) - Our 3-Stage process towards amalgamation continues closely on-track, with all indicators showing a very large majority continue to approve of this journey and the intended outcome. We have begun Stage 2.
Ministers Update (May '22) - Sadly, Sunday 1st May was Rev Pete Rivett's final worship with us, as his current time of supply (~13 months) has come to an end. We will miss him greatly and his wonderful family. We wish them the very best.
Council Update (Apr '22) - Results from our cluster-wide survey of all members about 'a shared future' is currently being reviewed, with a inter-congregational workshop being planned for later this month.
Council Update (Dec '21) - The end of year 2021 is also the end of the first year of being Cluster. The Regional Council recorded appreciation of the inaugural Chairperson (Rob Jackson) and Secretary (Lynne Rosenthal); and initiated steps for appointing office bearers for 2022. The council is very satisfied with all the very significant progress completed during the year and positively looks forward to the cluster's second year of journeying closer together.
Ministers Update (Nov '21) - Rev Pete Rivett has been requested to continue as our Supply Minister for a further 4 months (9 Dec-30 Apr), due to no suitable names being received from Synod Placements for filling the remaining vacancy.
Ministers Update (Jul '21) - Rev Pete Rivett has been requested to continue as our Supply Minister for a further 4 months (9 Aug-8 Dec), due to no names being received from Synod Placements for filling the remaining vacancy.
Ministers Update (May '21) - The Presbytery of Yarra Yarra's Inductions' Worship Service for Rev Tina Lyndon (Ng) and Rev Peter Cannon was held at Mountview Uniting Church at 14:30 AEST 2 May 2021, within COVIDsafe people capacity.
The new Cluster was not yet setup for Livestreaming, so the Broadcast of presbytery's worship service was via Mountview's YouTube Channel. Use the link at the top to the Cluster's Worship Resources to access the video.
The new Cluster was not yet setup for Livestreaming, so the Broadcast of presbytery's worship service was via Mountview's YouTube Channel. Use the link at the top to the Cluster's Worship Resources to access the video.
Ministers Update (Apr '21) - Rev Pete Rivett joins our team as a Supply Minister for 4 months, commencing 9th April, while the JNC continues to seek a permanent occupant.
Ministers Update (Mar '21) - Rev Peter Cannon and Rev Tina Lyndon formally begin their Placements with the Cluster with Easter Services 2021. Both Maundy Thursday and Good Friday worships will be online resources. Easter Sunday will be a combined service at the Mountview location (pre-booking is required).
Ministers Update (Feb '21) - Conversations with 2 ministers (for 3 vacancies) resulted in the issue of calls and acceptances. Timings of matters like inductions yet to be advised by presbytery. The JNC will continue to seek a third person.
New Council (Feb '21) - the inaugural meeting of the Regional (church) Council for ministry and mission across the cluster was held, setting up monthly meetings and appointing office bearers.
New Ministers??? (Jan '21) - Conversations by Whitehorse Cluster's JNC progressed well, with such conversations progressing towards a real hope that some new ministers may be able to join our new Cluster before mid-year.
Here is the link to our Cluster Worship Resources.
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